Key Market Indicators
Sierra Leone's sweeteners market is poised for significant growth, with sales projected to hit 63,000 metric tons by 2028. This marks an increase from the current 58,000 metric tons in 2023, representing an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. Since 2019, the market has expanded at an annual rate of 1.8%. On the production side, Sierra Leone's output of sweeteners is expected to reach approximately 9,700 metric tons by 2028, up from 9,000 metric tons this year. This growth translates to an average annual increase of 1.1%. Notably, the country's production levels have remained steady since 2019. In 2023, Sierra Leone ranked 116th globally in sweeteners production, with Iceland slightly ahead at 9,000 metric tons. Leading the global rankings are Brazil, the United States, and Thailand, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
